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The AI Daily Brief: Artificial Intelligence News and Analysis

Nathaniel Whittemore

A daily news analysis show on all things artificial intelligence. NLW looks at AI from multiple angles, from the explosion of creativity brought on by new tools like Midjourney and ChatGPT to the potential disruptions to work and industries as we know them to the great philosophical, ethical and practical questions of advanced general intelligence, alignment and x-risk.

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00:24:51

A Huge Week for AI Models Gets Even Bigger

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2025/11/21

OpenAI followed Gemini 3 with a major one-two punch, dropping both GPT-5.1 Pro and the new Codex Max coding model, while NVIDIA’s blockbuster earnings smashed lingering AI bubble talk and reinforced the sense that capability curves are still accelerating across the stack. Today’s episode breaks down what the new models actually do, why compaction matters, how early testers are reacting, how NVIDIA reframed the entire AI market in a single earnings call, and why this entire week may mark an

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00:26:52

AI Winners and Losers After Gemini 3

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2025/11/20

An in-depth look at how Gemini 3 reshapes the AI landscape. The episode breaks down which companies gained momentum, which ones face new pressure, and what the launch signals for the broader market. Topics include the Microsoft–Nvidia–Anthropic mega-deal, Bezos’s return with Project Prometheus, the latest on Grok 4.1, the state of OpenAI, and Google’s full-stack advantage. A clear map of the new frontier after the Gemini 3 release.Brought to you by:KPMG – Discover how AI is transforming possibility

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00:23:34

How Gemini 3 Changes the AI Race

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2025/11/18

Gemini 3 officially launched, bringing one of the biggest capability jumps since GPT-4. The episode breaks down what the new model actually delivers, why its benchmark dominance matters, how developers are reacting to early tests, and what Google’s new Antigravity IDE signals for the future of coding agents. The discussion covers market implications, the shifting competitive picture among Google, OpenAI, and Anthropic, and the early real-world impressions that go beyond the numbers.Brought to you

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00:24:52

The AI Scientist That Does 6 Months of Work in a Day

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2025/11/17

An emerging “AI scientist” called Kosmos is claiming the ability to do six months of research in a single day—reading 1,500 papers, writing tens of thousands of lines of code, and producing validated discoveries across neuroscience, genetics, material science, and Alzheimer’s research. This episode breaks down what Kosmos actually is, how it works, why Sam Altman is paying attention, and what it signals about the coming era of AI-accelerated science. Plus: the latest Gemini 3 hype cycle, Berkshire’s

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00:22:08

Can AI Be Normal and Transformative at the Same Time?

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2025/11/16

A new collaboration between the authors of AI 2027 and AI as Normal Technology lays out 12 areas where two very different visions of the future unexpectedly converge. This episode breaks down their shared conclusions on timelines, benchmarks, safety limits, alignment challenges, economic diffusion, and what strong AGI would actually require. The result is a clearer, more grounded picture of the near-term AI landscape and the policy priorities that matter across both fast-takeoff and slow-diffusion

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00:28:24

Apps vs Models: Who Wins AI?

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2025/11/14

Today’s episode examines the core debate shaping the AI industry: whether application-layer companies can survive the pace and instability of the model layer. The discussion covers the arguments that apps can’t outrun rapid model shifts, the counter-case for deep vertical products, and what Cursor’s momentum reveals about where durable value might emerge. The episode also includes a fast headlines sweep on agentic cyber-espionage, major infrastructure investments, breakthrough agents, and the latest

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00:25:32

6 Things GPT-5.1 Does Better

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2025/11/14

NLW breaks down the surprise release of GPT-5.1 and why it feels like a more meaningful upgrade than expected. From sharper strategic thinking to better instruction following, improved writing, and a more capable “thinking” mode, today’s episode explores six areas where the new model clearly outperforms GPT-5. NLW also looks at how the community is reacting, why vibes now matter more than benchmarks, and what this shift means for everyday AI use. Brought to you by:KPMG – Discover how AI is

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00:23:52

Are World Models AI’s Next Big Frontier?

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2025/11/12

Today on the AI Daily Brief, NLW covers two stories that may signal a major shift in the AI landscape: Yann LeCun’s departure from Meta and Dr. Fei-Fei Li’s new argument that spatial intelligence and world models—not just LLMs—will define the next era of AI, exploring what world models actually are, why some researchers think they’re essential for robotics, science, and creativity, and how this connects to Meta’s internal reorg. Plus in the headlines: Eleven Labs’ celebrity voice marketplace,

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00:23:56

The Open Source AI Model Beating GPT-5 on Agents

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2025/11/11

Today on the AI Daily Brief, NLW explores the rise of Kimi K2 Thinking, a new open-source model from China that’s outperforming GPT-5 and Claude 4.5 Sonnet on agentic benchmarks—and doing it at a fraction of the cost. We’ll look at how this shift is changing the balance of power between closed and open models, why Silicon Valley startups are already adopting Chinese systems, and what it means for the next phase of the AI race. Plus: Meta’s new speech model, DeepSeek’s dire job-market warning, and

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00:27:11

What Should the Government’s Role in AI Be?

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2025/11/10

As OpenAI’s “backstop” comments spark debate about bailouts, industrial policy, and the future of compute, NLW explores what the government’s role in AI should actually be. From OpenAI’s new “AI Progress and Recommendations” report to reactions from policymakers and economists, this episode breaks down how the politics of AI are heating up—and why the industry is entering a far more explicitly political era.Brought to you by:KPMG – Discover how AI is transforming possibility into reality. Tune into

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00:29:38

A Framework for Choosing Winning AI Use Cases [Agent...

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2025/11/09

In the third and final episode of our Agent Readiness series, NLW and Nufar Gaspar dive into how to identify, prioritize, and measure AI use cases inside your company. They break down a practical framework for evaluating opportunities, balancing growth and efficiency initiatives, and managing your AI portfolio like an investment strategy. Plus, they explain why company knowledge agents often deliver outsized ROI and why 2026 will be the “show me the money” year for AI transformation.Series Episode

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00:21:35

The AI ROI Surprise: Wharton Finds 75% of Enterprises...

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2025/11/08

A major new study from Wharton finds that three out of four enterprises are already getting positive ROI from their AI investments — a far cry from the doom-and-gloom narratives of failed adoption. NLW breaks down the findings: how GenAI has moved from curiosity to core workflow, what use cases are driving measurable returns, and why 2026 may be the year of “performance at scale.” Plus: the latest on Anthropic’s $70B forecast, Michael Burry’s AI short, and Amazon’s lawsuit against Perplexity.Brought

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00:25:00

Why OpenAI’s CFO Just Sparked an AI Bailout Debate

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2025/11/06

After OpenAI’s CFO floated the idea of a U.S. government “backstop” for AI data center investments, backlash was swift — from finance leaders calling it a “pre-bailout bailout” to policy experts warning of regulatory capture. NLW breaks down the controversy, connects it to Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s warning that “China will win the AI race,” and explores what these comments reveal about AI’s new geopolitical and political reality.Brought to you by:KPMG – Discover how AI is transforming possibility

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00:23:31

How Consulting Reveals the Real Pattern of AI Disruption

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2025/11/06

NLW shares 13 lessons from the consulting industry that expose how AI disruption really happens—not through mass extinction, but through transformation. From collapsing delivery costs and shifting client expectations to new capabilities and challenger firms on the rise, this episode explores why consulting is the perfect case study for understanding the future of work in the age of AI.Brought to you by:KPMG – Discover how AI is transforming possibility into reality. Tune into the new KPMG 'You

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00:23:02

Is OpenAI Becoming Too Big to Fail?

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2025/11/04

As OpenAI announces yet another mega deal—this time with Amazon—questions are growing about whether the company has become too big to fail. NLW unpacks Sam Altman’s viral response to investor skepticism, explores the math behind OpenAI’s $1.4 trillion in commitments, and looks at what “too big to fail” really means in an AI context. Plus, in the headlines: Coca-Cola’s new AI-generated Christmas ad, ChatGPT’s supposed ban on legal and medical advice, and a surprising twist in the global chip

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00:40:31

RIP Vibe Coding. Feb 2025-Oct 2025.

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2025/11/03

With NLW currently on the road, he's joined in this conversation by Sean “Swyx” Wang — developer, writer, Latent Space host and newly joined member of Cognition. They explore how AI coding became 2025’s defining story, why “vibe coding” is ending (sort of), what comes next for developers, and how “Agent Labs” are reshaping the balance between model makers and product builders. Swyx also previews the upcoming AI Engineer Code Summit in New York and shares why “code AGI” could deliver 80% of AGI’s

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00:20:45

The 5 Biggest AI Stories to Watch in November

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2025/11/02

October was one of the biggest months yet in AI — from OpenAI’s nonstop product blitz to Google’s booming Gemini numbers, new robotics milestones, and the growing debate around an “AI bubble.” In this episode, NLW recaps the key developments from October and shares the five stories to watch in November — including whether Gemini 3 is finally coming, how the bubble narrative evolves, and the next phase of the “product era” of AI.Brought to you by:KPMG – Discover how AI is transforming possibility

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00:21:54

So Far, AI Can Only Automate 2.5% of Jobs

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2025/11/01

That is, according to a new study designed to how well AI agents can perform real-world freelance projects. The results show just how far full automation remains. NLW breaks down the new “Remote Labor Index,” how it compares to OpenAI’s GDP-V metric, and what it reveals about the difference between automating tasks versus entire jobs. Plus: Amazon’s strong AI-driven earnings, Meta’s record-breaking bond sale for data centers, YouTube’s leadership shakeup, and Nvidia’s big bet on Poolside.Learn more:

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00:25:23

Why OpenAI’s $1 Trillion IPO Can’t Come Soon Enough

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2025/10/31

A new Reuters report says OpenAI is considering an IPO that could raise at least $60 billion—potentially as early as late next year or in 2027. The move would mark one of the biggest market debuts in history and signal that the company’s capital needs have outgrown private markets. NLW breaks down why going public might be inevitable, what it would mean for the broader AI industry, and how it could finally open access to the AI wealth boom for everyday investors. Also in this episode: Universal’s AI

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00:22:25

OpenAI is Now Officially a For-Profit Company

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2025/10/30

OpenAI has officially completed its long-discussed conversion to a for-profit structure, cementing Microsoft’s 27% stake, creating one of the world’s largest philanthropic foundations, and locking in a new governance framework that could reshape how AI companies balance mission and profit. NLW break down what the deal means for OpenAI, investors, and the future of AGI. Plus, a $500-a-month home robot sparks a wave of excitement — and privacy concern — across the internet.Brought to you by:KPMG –

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